After School Academy 24-25
Academic Competitions
- American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)
- Drone Club
- HOSA
- Math Counts
- Science Olympiad
- Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
- VEX Robotics (High School )
- VEX Robotics (Middle School)
- VEX Robotics (5th Grade)
- VEX Robotics (4th Grade)
- District-approved Academic Competition(USACO)
American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Kaygusuz
Requirements: Interest in Math Challenges
Meetings:Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
The MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. Through classroom resources and friendly competition, the MAA AMC program helps America’s educators identify talent and foster a love of mathematics. The MAA AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.
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Drone Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Akkilic
Requirements: Collaboration with team members/Open to challenges
Meetings:Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-12th
Purpose:
HPS-wide/ Regional Competition - Presented in partnership with FTW Robotics and Rice University, HPS Drone Race is the perfect event offering elementary, middle school and high school students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in STEM education in the form of an affordable, fast-paced game. Students will learn to safely operate a drone, work as a team, and research workforce applications of aerial robotic technology; all while having a blast!
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HOSA
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Sayedi
Requirements: Participating in PLTW Biomedical Pathway
Meetings:Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
HOSA offers 58 competitive events, ranging from skill-based to leadership and team-based. The event groups are as follows: Health science, health professions, leadership, and recognition events. Members compete at the regional, state, and international levels. Those who place in the top three positions at the state level are given the opportunity to compete at the international level.
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Math Counts
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Amanov/Mr. Kaygusuz
Requirements: Interest in Math Challenges
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level:6th-8th
Purpose:
The competition is divided into four stages: school, chapter, state, and national. The problems increase in difficulty between levels—perfect scores are relatively common at the school-level, while winners of the written round at the national-level do not often achieve a perfect score. Each school is allowed to register ten students, including a group of four designated as the school team.
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Science Olympiad
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Ergoren/ Mrs. Unal
Requirements: Interest in STEM
Meetings:Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
Science Olympiad is an American team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Over 7,800 middle school and high school teams from 50 U.S. states compete each year.[1][2][3] U.S. territories do not compete; however, since 2012 high school teams from Japan have competed at the national tournament as unranked guests.
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Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Powell
Requirements: Interest in Engineering/STEM
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level:9th-12th
Purpose:
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is an annual American model rocketry competition for students in grades six to 12 sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry
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VEX Robotics (High School )
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Powell
Requirements: Interest in STEM/Robotics/Engineering
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
VEX Robotics is a robotics program for elementary through university students, and a subset of Innovation First International. The VEX Robotics competitions and programs are managed by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC).[1] In April 2018, VEX Robotics Competition was named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records
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VEX Robotics (Middle School)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Witt/ Mr. Amanov
Requirements: Interest in STEM/Engineering/Robotics
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
VEX Robotics is a robotics program for elementary through university students, and a subset of Innovation First International. The VEX Robotics competitions and programs are managed by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC).[1] In April 2018, VEX Robotics Competition was named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records
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VEX Robotics (5th Grade)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Negi
Requirements: Interest in Robotics
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Purpose:
VEX Robotics is a robotics program for elementary through university students, and a subset of Innovation First International. The VEX Robotics competitions and programs are managed by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC).[1] In April 2018, VEX Robotics Competition was named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records
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VEX Robotics (4th Grade)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Negi
Requirements: Interest in Robotics
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Purpose:
VEX Robotics is a robotics program for elementary through university students, and a subset of Innovation First International. The VEX Robotics competitions and programs are managed by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC).[1] In April 2018, VEX Robotics Competition was named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records
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District-approved Academic Competition(USACO)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Akkilic
Requirements: Interest in Coding/Comp Science
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
The USACO club will be based off of the USA Computing Olympiad, an individual olympiad for high schoolers in the USA. Even though the competition is individual, the club will be studying and practicing together, so we can all attempt at a medal. In actual club time, USACO has provided resources for students to use (such as free online courses to help students) and tools (like HackerRank).
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Athletics
- Volleyball( MS Girls)
- Volleyball( HS Girls)
- Volleyball( MS Boys)
- Volleyball( HS Boys)
- Basketball (MS Girls)
- Basketball (HS Girls)
- Basketball (MS Boys)
- Basketball (HS Boys)
- Soccer (MS Girls)
- Soccer (HS Girls)
- Soccer (MS Boys)
- Soccer (HS Boys)
- Esports( HS)
- Cross Country( MS/HS)
- Track & Field( MS/HS)
- Cheerleading( MS/HS Girls)
Volleyball( MS Girls)
Volleyball( HS Girls)
Volleyball( MS Boys)
Volleyball( HS Boys)
Basketball (MS Girls)
Basketball (HS Girls)
Basketball (MS Boys)
Basketball (HS Boys)
Soccer (MS Girls)
Soccer (HS Girls)
Soccer (MS Boys)
Soccer (HS Boys)
Esports( HS)
Cross Country( MS/HS)
Track & Field( MS/HS)
Cheerleading( MS/HS Girls)
Mentoring & Organizations
- Student Council
- NJHS
- NHS
- Service Leadership Society(SLS)
- CRLP-8th Grade Boys
- CRLP-9th/10th Grade Boys
- CRLP-11th/12th Grade Boys
- CRLP-9th Grade Girls
- CRLP-10th/11th Grade Girls
- CRLP-12th Grade Girls
- CRLP(Model UN)
Student Council
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Olivo
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-12th
Purpose:
The purpose of the organization is to create a greater sense of responsibility within the student body; to strive for better student/faculty relationship; to promote unification of the student body and better representation of its ideas to the faculty and administration; to promote a positive attitude in the advancement of leadership and loyalty; to promote spirit in the school activities; as well as to uphold traditions and to set standards for generations of Harmony students to come. The objective of Student Council is to provide a service organization doing various activities within the community throughout the year, while developing student leaders. Membership dues are Priority.
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NJHS
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Ford
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship and helps middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded student leaders in their school, community, and beyond.
NJHS chapters operate in all 50 states and schools around the world, engaging and serving more than one million students.
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NHS
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Townsend
Requirements:
Meetings: TBD
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
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Service Leadership Society(SLS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Haponski
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
Service Leadership Society (SLS) is a club for students to explore meaningful public policy topics, conduct research, form opinions, and develop a “bill” to address the selected public policy issue. Throughout the bill design process, students will learn the intricacies of Texas’ legislative process including how a bill becomes law. During the year, SLS clubs gather for a state conference to present bill drafts to their peers and have the opportunity to debate and vote on all bills.
Using the Capitol setting as a “living classroom,” the student led, student driven program promotes awareness to the political process, creates a more politically astute student body, and develops constructive solutions to issues that impact local communities while engaging stakeholders in government. Throughout the year, participants meet weekly to sharpen their research skills, form arguments for and against a solution, and practice public speaking skills. SLS clubs also host elected officials and their staff to learn more about careers in public service and the legislative process. SLS is open to all 9-12 grade students.
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CRLP-8th Grade Boys
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Amanov
Requirements:
Meetings:Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 8th Grade(Boys Only)
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP-9th/10th Grade Boys
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Sagdik
Requirements:
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th and 10th grade Boys
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP-11th/12th Grade Boys
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Fullen
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 11th and 12th Grade Boys
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP-9th Grade Girls
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Akkilic
Requirements:
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th Grade Girls
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP-10th/11th Grade Girls
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Fullen
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 10th and 11th Grade Girls
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP-12th Grade Girls
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Sayedi
Requirements:
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 12th Grade Girls
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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CRLP(Model UN)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Gokgol
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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Curricular Clubs
- Gardening(Aquarium) Club
- Strategic Board Game(MIddle School)
- Board Game (Chess) Club
- Board Game Club (Elementary)
- Board Game(Chess) Club (Elementary)
- Book Club (Kinder-1st Grade)
- Book Club (2nd-3rd Grade)
- Book Club ( 4th-5th Grade)
- Esports/Gaming Club
- LOTE Club-Turkish
- Math Club
- Music Club
- Sports( Soccer) Club
- Sports2(Archery) Club
- Sports3(Table Tennis) Club
- STEM(Research) Club
- STEM2(Mini Go-Kart Building) Club
Gardening(Aquarium) Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Heyman-Hart Pins
Requirements:
Meetings:Tuesdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
The Aquarium Club is a vibrant and engaging community dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for aquatic life and ecosystems. Members of the club share a common passion for fishkeeping, marine plants, and the art of creating stunning underwater worlds. Regular club meetings provide a platform for members to exchange knowledge, tips, and experiences on aquarium setup, maintenance, and species care. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or a beginner looking to dive into the world of aquatics, the Aquarium Club offers a welcoming and educational community to share your passion and explore the wonders of underwater life.
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Strategic Board Game(MIddle School)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Malone
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
The club offers students the opportunity to expand their strategic knowledge and critical thinking skills by providing a safe, fun and friendly location and atomsphere to gather and play various board games. Playing a variety of board games will help students develop their ability to solve problems, their sense of self, and their sense of sportsmanship.
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Board Game (Chess) Club
Board Game Club (Elementary)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Foor
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Purpose:
The club offers students the opportunity to expand their strategic knowledge and critical thinking skills by providing a safe, fun and friendly location and atomsphere to gather and play various board games. Playing a variety of board games will help students develop their ability to solve problems, their sense of self, and their sense of sportsmanship.
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Board Game(Chess) Club (Elementary)
Book Club (Kinder-1st Grade)
Book Club (2nd-3rd Grade)
Book Club ( 4th-5th Grade)
Esports/Gaming Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Castillo
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 6th-8th Grade
Purpose:
Gaming club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing video games. Students will have an opportunity to play multi and single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences.
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LOTE Club-Turkish
Math Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
Math Club provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves in the area of mathematics. Students will experience fun and challenging math problems that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Music Club
Sports( Soccer) Club
Sports2(Archery) Club
Sports3(Table Tennis) Club
STEM(Research) Club
STEM2(Mini Go-Kart Building) Club
Non-Curricular Clubs
Muslim Student Association(MSA)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Sagdik
Requirements:
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM
Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade
Purpose:
Mission Statement: Our mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive community
that bridges diverse perspectives through dialogue, education, and shared
experiences. We welcome individuals of all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to promote
mutual understanding and respect of Islamic culture. Through engaging activities,
cultural exchange, and collaborative events, we strive to educate and foster
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